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Youth / Rangatahi 13 Mar 2024

Apply for a grant from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Community groups and organisations wanting to deliver projects and events have until 12 April to apply for funding.

Community 12 Mar 2024

Whau making a splash for awa connection

A wonderful event helping students appreciate the Whau’s biodiversity in Archibald Park.

Community 8 Mar 2024

There will be no MOTH-ING around in this competition

Enthusiastic students in the Howick Local Board area can compete in the boards annual Moth Plant Pod Competition and help to protect and restore the natural environment.

Community 7 Mar 2024

New home found for valued service

Papakura Budgeting Service has secured a new home at the 'Old Courthouse' in Papakura.

Environment 7 Mar 2024

How targeted rates have helped Aotea

Find out how two environment targeted rate have been put to good use on the motu.

Community 1 Mar 2024

Manurewa board chair steps down early

Manurewa Local Board chair Glenn Murphy is handing over early to deputy Matt Winiata for family reasons.

Community 1 Mar 2024

ParkFest fun is also a chance to speak up

Have Your Say on Auckland Council's Long-term Plan then enjoy a bit of a party!

Arts 1 Mar 2024

Hit the trail and enjoy art easel-y

Artists throw their studios open as part of the Clevedon Art Trail on the weekend of March 16-17.

Events

01 Oct 2026

West Auckland kai stories: Past, present, future

This event features a mix of video and photo exhibition with kōrero to launch the West Auckland K...

01 Oct 2026

What fills our plate: Onehunga stories and recipes

A project that will gather anecdotes, stories and recipes into a community recipe book highlighti...

01 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Field to Table: The Pukekohe Dehydration Factory

Heritage specialist Cara Francesco presents a lecture on this fascinating chapter of Pukekohe’s h...

01 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Photo exhibition: 22 Years of Botany Library

We invite you to take a walk down memory lane through 22 years of community events, programmes an...

02 Oct 2026

Hands-on Ecology series: Maramataka and Tohutaka

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

02 Oct 2026

Mahurangi Harbour 60 Years of Oyster Farming

Hear first-hand insights from long-time oyster farmers Dianne and Dave Morgan, and Jon Nicholson,...

02 Oct 2026

Picnic and play: Wild streets of play

A free day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!

02 Oct 2026

Wilderness Explorers School Holidays - Pakuranga

Join Auckland Council Park Ranger Abi Cunninghame as she takes Wilderness Explorers behind the sc...